Promenade

In 1951, a twelve year-old Mary McCoy heard a test broadcast for a local radio station. This would be the beginning of a life-long love affair with radio and music that would span seventy years and see her share the stage with a certain king of rock and roll. Now at the age of 86, Mary looks back at a life of finding connection through radio.

Written and performed by Mary McCoy. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

Growing up, Louise felt she had two childhoods: one full of the usual Nineties staples of homework and Home & Away at 6.30, but also one spent “over home” with her grandparents. It would be the time spent there that would lead her on a changing relationship with faith but also form a deep connection to her grandmother. 

Written and performed by Louise O’Neill. Produced by Andy Gaffney. 

TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. 

One Christmas while working at Marks and Spencer, Richy heard a rumour of the ultimate staff discount leading him to gamble his family’s entire Christmas dinner on it being true. Even today, the sound of a checkout reminds Richy of that one special Christmas.

Written and performed by Richy Craven. Produced by Andy Gaffney. 

In late 1966, a young Leslie worked with the iconic Vidal Sassoon as a barber and stylist. However, one client that year would put Leslie on a life-changing path towards cutting Paul McCartney’s hair, making headlines across the world and having an experience any Beatles fan would treasure forever. 

Written and performed by Leslie Cavendish. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

2 - Michael 

For some, oysters are a decadent delicacy rolled out for special occasions. As for Michael, well, they’re that too. But also they are his own personal Time Machine, featuring memories of romance in Paris and also a deep, life-long friendship.

Written and performed by Michael Pederson. Produced by Andy Gaffney.

A summer spent in Sri Lanka in the Eighties turns into a life changing-adventure for an eleven year-old Johanna - and one where she might just need a hero. 

Written and performed by Johanna Halperin. Produced by Andy Gaffney. 

When Kevin thinks of his youth he thinks back to this Grandmother’s house and more specifically the step on the stairs he would sit. 

Written and Performed by Kevin Lehane 

Promenade is Produced and curated by Andy Gaffney 

Music Used in this episode : 

Stephen Keech - The Part Where They Love Each Other 

On a beach in Spain Denise thinks back to her father, the waves on the beach and Pepe’s lighthouse.

Written and Performed by Denise Moreno

Promenade is Produced and curated by Andy Gaffney 


Music used in this episode:


Moments - Thoughts 

Cast of Characters - Sandals and Sundowns

From Belfast to Japan and back again, Philip can trace a thread throughout his life following one piece of music.


Written and Performed by Philip Arneill 


Promenade is Produced and curated by Andy Gaffney 


Additional production on this episode by Brian from Grooves Ahead

Jennifer was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at a young age which meant painful operations leaving her spending entire summers recovering on the sofa which meant passing the time with a whole load of movies she probably should not of been watching..

Written and Performed by Jennifer McShane 


Promenade is Produced and curated by Andy Gaffney 

Music in this episode : 

Stephen Keech - Watermark 

Outside The sky - Two Become One 

Messages and Portraits - Qusando Me’n Vo’